Matt E.

Well, while my car was up on a lift I noticed my passengers side tie rod end boot was torn, where it attaches to the control arm. Has anyone replaced theirs? How hard of a job is this? Should I just get stock replacments or is there some form of upgrade for them that I can do? I saw someone recommend using the S4 ones but is it really worth it? Thanks for the help.

Digit@lex

Personally, I'll do that upgrade when the time comes.

Matt E.

A4..

OE Tie Rod End Kit-2 Ends
Includes left & right tie rod ends learn more $74.95

S4..

OEM Tie Rod-Priced Each
S4 specific tie rod end learn more $99.00

So there is quite a difference in price. Just wondering if it's worth it.

®ob

$25 is a big difference? Its a miracle you got stage 3

Digit@lex

IIRC it's all metal instead of the A4 ones with rubber parts. It's worth it IMO.

Matt E.

$75 is for BOTH sides, $95 is for ONE side.

learn to read :-p

Ritz

Quite a difference in price??? Jeez, it's only $25 difference. If you're going to agonize over $25, perhaps an Audi isn't the best choice of vehicle for you (unless you're going to spend that extra $25 on some zoloft...).

Cheers,

Matt E.

True.

Matt E.

Yeah, might want to read my post again........

Ritz

I guess I missed that as well, though your explanation could have been clearer. In either case, $50-100 each for a tie rod end isn't an outrageous price. Quality ends are always more expensive than the cheap stamped and/or plastic parts.

Cheers,